A run of three consecutive losses for Bayern Munich, coupled with two straight red cards for Dayot Upamecano, has cast doubt on the 25-year-old defender’s future at the club. Per Sport Bild, his upcoming suspension in both the Bundesliga and Champions League further fuels the uncertainty.
Questions around Upamecano’s suitability for Bayern’s high standards are growing, according to the report. Similar mistakes in crucial matches, attributed to concentration lapses or nervousness, are raising concerns about his ability to consistently translate his potential into top-level performance despite being in his third season at the club.
This comes amid reports that coach Thomas Tuchel is considering bolstering his central defense, potentially with Barcelona’s Ronald Araújo. While Kim Min-jae has remained Upamecano’s regular partner and expressed admiration for him, the potential arrival of Araújo alongside the existing presence of Matthijs de Ligt creates further competition for starting positions.
“I watched [Upamecano] very often and with great pleasure,” Kim said at the time in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “Upamecano is really a top player, for me one of the best in the world. I’m very happy to have him by my side.”